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ANTHONY JOSHUA DEDICATES COMEBACK WIN TO LATE COACHES, TRAGETS TYSON FURY CLASH
Nigerian-British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua dedicated his comeback victory to his late coaches, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, after recovering from two early knockdowns to defeat Kristian Prenga by second-round knockout. Fighting for the first time since the tragic road accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of his close friends and trainers, Joshua…
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ANGELINA JOLIE JOINS GLOBAL TRIBUTE TO MISSING CHIBOK SCHOOLGIRLS IN MOROCCO
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has joined the unveiling of “Statues Also Breathe,” a powerful exhibition in Marrakech, Morocco, honouring the Chibok schoolgirls who remain missing more than a decade after their abduction. Chibok survivors, including Rahab Ibrahim and Margaret Yama, as well as family members, attended the opening, which renewed calls for the safe return…
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D’BANJ MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST NIGERIAN ENTERTAINER TO RING LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE CLOSING BELL
Nigerian music star, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has become the first Nigerian entertainer to ring the closing bell at the London Stock Exchange, marking another milestone in his career. The award-winning singer announced the achievement on his verified X account, revealing that he took part in the ceremony during activities celebrating the 125th…
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DAVIDO ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE LONDON PREMIERE FOR ‘ORIADE’ ALBUM
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will premiere his forthcoming album, Oriade, at an exclusive live event in London on Aug. 11, giving fans the first opportunity to hear the project before its official tour. The award-winning singer announced the event on his verified X account, revealing that the one-night-only performance will take…
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2026 NATIONAL FAIR TARGETS 1,000 EXHIBITORS, EXPAND SKILLS TRAINING FOR YOUTHS
Organisers of the 2026 National Fair on Trade, Culture and Skills for Women and Youth have inaugurated a strategic advisory board as preparations gather momentum for the second edition of the event. The fair aims to attract over 1,000 exhibitors and equip more than 1,000 young Nigerians with practical, market-driven skills. Convener of the fair,…
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NIPR INDUCTS 73 IMMIGRATION PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has inducted 73 Public Relations Officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) following the completion of a certification and training programme held in Abuja. The initiative was organised by the NIS in partnership with the NIPR to strengthen professionalism within the Service. Representing Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap, Deputy Comptroller-General…
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LAGOS URGES RESIDENTS TO EMBRACE PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL, PROMISES BETTER COLLECTION SERVICES
The Lagos State Government has called on residents to adopt proper waste disposal practices, stressing that environmental sanitation is a shared responsibility. The appeal came during a community cleanup exercise in Badagry, where officials encouraged greater public participation in keeping communities clean. Special Adviser to the Ministry of the Environment, Mr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, commended residents,…
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POLICE ARREST SIX LIBERIANS OVER ALLEGED HUMAN TRAFFICKING, FAKE CANADA VISA SCAM
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six Liberian nationals over an alleged human trafficking and international visa scam that reportedly lured victims with false promises of relocation to Canada and the United Kingdom. The suspects, made up of five men and one woman, were apprehended in the Gberigbe area of Ikorodu after one of…
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BRITISH SINGER LUCA ZUCCOTTI VISITS AFRIKA SHRINE, CELEBRATES FELA’S AFROBEATS LEGACY
British Afrobeats artiste Luca Zuccotti has visited the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos in homage to the late Afrobeats pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Photos and videos trending on social media showed Zuccotti touring the iconic shrine, and then meeting with Femi Kuti, Fela’s eldest son. The visit drew attention from music enthusiasts and industry watchers within…
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ISRAEL BACKS FIFTH iFAIR FELLOWSHIP TO STRENGHTEN NIGERIA’S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Israel has announced funding for the fifth edition of the Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (iFAIR), reinforcing its partnership with Nigeria to support innovation, research commercialisation and entrepreneurship. The new fellowship is scheduled to begin in October. Speaking at the graduation and innovation showcase of the fourth iFAIR cohort in Abuja, Israeli Ambassador…
